Analysing the intricate trends of the used car market provides important insights that enable automotive businesses to refine their working strategies. This report undertakes an analysis of the UK used car market for the week of 11th to 18th October 2025. It concentrates on the internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) and also sheds light on the ever-increasing electric used car market.
The Status Quo of ICE in Used Car Market
The used car market representing internal combustion engine vehicles exhibits consistent impact on the overall market. By the week ending on 18th October 2025, a total of 622,917 used cars were found listed by 10,586 dealers.
The data divulges a predominant concentration of used cars priced between £10,000 – £20,000. Moving higher in the price range, the numbers seem to taper off, with a relatively low contribution from cars priced above £50,000.
Each dealer appears to have an average listing of close to 59 used cars, indicating the market’s size and health.
The graph showcases most dealers listing between 0-100 vehicles, portraying the diversity of dealing capacities active in the used car market.
Further, the top 100 dealers accounted for 37.9% of the total listings, with the average price of listings slightly above the market norm.
Electric Vehicles Edging into the Used Car Market
The electric used car market continues to expand its influence and has shown a steady proliferation in listings. By 18th October, a total of 36,405 used electric vehicles (EV) were listed by 2,704 dealers.
A majority of the EVs listed fall within the £10,000 – £20,000 price range. However, a comparatively higher average price of used EVs (~£26,810) compared to ICE vehicles (~£19,124) is evident.
Similar to ICE cars, most dealers listed between 0-100 electric vehicles, indicating the budding market.
When examining the top 100 dealers, it’s interesting to note they accounted for 64.1% of the total EV listings. Their average price was marginally higher than the market average.
Comparison: ICE vs EV
While the traditional ICE vehicles continue to form the majority of the used car market, the increasing influence of EVs is undeniable. EVs’ percentage share increased from 5.77% to 5.84% week on week, slowly making its presence felt in the larger scheme of things. The emerging shift towards environmental sustainability and tech advancement makes the growth potential of EVs in the used car market a fascinating facet to track for all automotive sector stakeholders.